Extrait Kbis: The Essential French Company Document Explained
What is an extrait Kbis, what information does it contain, how to obtain it for free in 2026, and when you need to present it.
What is an extrait Kbis?
The extrait Kbis is the official document that attests to the legal existence of a commercial company in France. It is essentially the "identity card" of the company, issued by the clerk of the commercial court (greffe du tribunal de commerce).
Only commercial companies (SARL, SAS, SA, EURL, SNC...) have a Kbis. Self-employed workers (micro-enterprises) and associations do not have one — they instead receive a SIRENE situation notice from INSEE.
What does an extrait Kbis contain?
Information on an extrait Kbis
How to obtain an extrait Kbis in 2026?
Via MonIdeNum (free)
Since 2019, the company representative can download their own extrait Kbis for free at monidenum.fr. Simply create an account and authenticate.
Via Infogreffe (paid for third parties)
To obtain the Kbis of another company, infogreffe.fr offers extracts for approximately €3.70. Subscription offers exist for recurring needs.
How long is an extrait Kbis valid?
The extrait Kbis has no legal expiration date, but in practice, most organizations accept an extract dated less than 3 months ago. For certain administrative procedures or public tenders, this period may be reduced to 1 month.
When is an extrait Kbis required?
- Opening a professional bank account
- Responding to calls for tender / public procurement
- Signing a commercial lease
- Financing applications (bank loan, grant)
- Registration on B2B platforms (suppliers, marketplaces)
- During business sale or merger
Kbis and SIRET number: what is the relationship?
The SIRET number is included in the extrait Kbis. The Kbis contains the SIREN (company identifier) and the SIRET of the registered office (SIREN + NIC). The SIRET is one of many pieces of information in this official document.
Frequently asked questions
No. Micro-enterprises (auto-entrepreneurs) are not registered with the RCS. Instead, they receive a SIRENE situation notice from INSEE, available for free at avis-situation-sirene.insee.fr. This document serves as proof of legal existence.
No. Loi 1901 associations are not registered with the RCS but with the RNA (National Association Registry). They may have a SIRET number if they employ staff or receive public funding, but not a Kbis.
Yes, via the QR code on Kbis extracts issued since 2019. This QR code links to infogreffe.fr to verify the document is authentic and not falsified.
Free for the legal representative via MonIdeNum. About €3.70 for third parties via infogreffe.fr. Also free via Pappers.fr to consult information (without the certified official extract).
RandomSiret Editorial Team
French business identification specialists
Last updated: 05/02/2026
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